The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1887-07-22
THE ROYAL SCHOOL.
Examinations and Closing ENer-
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During the past two weeks eXamlna-
tons have been going on in the Royal
School. both written and oral. In the
room OF the principal, Rev. Alexander
Macintosh, the examinations Tor the
most part have been written, and the
papers show a high degree OF proficiency,
such as can only be attained by the
efforts OF good and persistent instruction.
1t would be hard to find brighter set OF
Hawaiian boys than those in the prln-
cipal's room. They seem to enjoy going
to school, and the reason of this IS
easily understood.
Yesterday morning at 9 o'clock oral
examinations commenced in all the
rooms. The attendance OF parents and
friends Of the school was exceedingly
large. The verandas We're crowded all
dav. and it was almost impossible TO
make ones way into a class room
There was q number OF refreshment
stands on the grounds, and they all
seemed to be doing a thriving business.
/ Much interest was shown in the work Of
the principals room. In examining the
class Mr.. Macintosh placed himself as
a pupil, and asked questions. This
method certainly had many advantages.
While the boys were reading, Mr. Scott,
principal OF the Fort-street School,
dropped in and was called upon to ex-
anime them. He did so, and was
pleased with the result. The result OF
the examinations was certainly very
gratifying, and beyond expectation. On
the walls of the room were number OF
maps and drawings from life and nature.
Mrs. J. d. Strong has had charge Of
the drawing, and the pupils show much
proficiency under her skillful tuition
The best draughtsmen in the principals
room are Keanu, George Kpa and }. ,.
Kalakiela, who exhibit good work. The
drawings are freehand from life. One OF
the pupils volunteered as model, and
the rest made sketches of him, which
are very clever and full Of expression.
There were also several examples OF
good mechanical drawing, perspective.
etc, besides graceful original compost
tons Especial mention must be made
of a copy of decorative study of a head
by Keanu. 1t attracted much attention,
and did the boy the highest credit for
its faithfulness to the copy. Some were
ready to say that it was even better than
the autographed copy. There were two
maps OF Europe and one OF South Amer
lea, all creditably executed.
The room adjoining the principals is
presided over by Mr.. c. II. White, and
it was visited by quite large number OF
persons. The pupils were examined in
several studies, and some gave recita-
tons.
The other room that attracted most at
tention was Miss Louisa Brickwood's.
We happened along at the time the
pupils were being put through the cal
isthenic exercises. Three or four OF the
members OF the Hawaiian band played
appropriate music, and it was a rare
treat to see the pupils OF all sizes keep
the most perfect time in the various
movements. 1t must have required
great amount OF patient teaching to
bring them to such perfection. Much
credit Is due Miss Brickwood. 1t was
impossible to visit the other rooms, but
the various teachers have brought about
good results from their careful teaching
At IL 80 o'clock the closing exercises
commenced in the principals room. 1t
was crowded in every part, and many
were unable to obtain admission.
Among those present were noticed Hon.
c. r. Bishop, President of the Board OF
Education; Rev. DIR. c. NJ. Hyde, Prof.
w. d. Alexander, Mrs. Alex. Mackin-
tosh, Mrs. A. Rosa, Mrs. J. s. Walker,
Miss Won Holt, Miss Swanzy, the Misses
Ladd, Rev DR.. +. @. Beckwith, Rev.
Herbert H. Gowen, A. T. Atkinson, In
spector General of Schools Mrs. J. II.
Fisher, Mrs J. d. Strong, I. Fujita,
Shinichi Ando and representatives OF the
press.